Sarpsborg Municipality, Municipal administrative center in Viken, Norway
The municipality spans 406 square kilometers of land, featuring forests, meadows, and 80 kilometers of coastline along the Oslofjord.
King Olav Haraldsson established the settlement in 1016 under the name Borg, which Swedish forces destroyed in 1567 before its reconstruction.
The municipal coat of arms displays a bear standing above a castle, representing both the strength and the medieval fortress of the region.
The Service Centre at Glengsgata 38 provides assistance with municipal services, including education, healthcare, and daycare applications.
The municipality maintains 50 daycare centers and 18 schools, serving over 6,500 students through free public education programs.
Inception: 1839
Capital city: Sarpsborg
Elevation above the sea: 31 m
Website: https://www.sarpsborg.com/
Shares border with: Våler Municipality, Skiptvet Municipality, Rakkestad Municipality, Halden Municipality, Fredrikstad Municipality, Råde Municipality, Hvaler Municipality
Website: https://sarpsborg.com
GPS coordinates: 59.29056,11.20278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
Halden Prison
17.4 km
Svinesund Bridge
22 km
Nexanstårnet
20.5 km
Sarp Falls
4.4 km
Fredrikstad Fortress
17.2 km
Fredrikstad Bridge
16.5 km
Tune stone
6.8 km
Kongsten fort
17.1 km
Jellhaugen
16.2 km
Sannesund Bridge
6.5 km
Stone circles at Hunn
10.8 km
Kjøkøy Fort
22.7 km
Greåker Fort
9.9 km
Old Glemmen Church
14.4 km
Tune Church
6.8 km
Skjeberg Church
6.9 km
Hjelmkollen fort
21.5 km
Ravneberget Fort
4.5 km
Borgarsyssel Museum
4.7 km
Skjebergkilen
13.2 km
Sarpsborg Church
5.3 km
Østre Fredrikstad Church
17.2 km
Borge Church
11.4 km
Sarp Bridge
4.3 km
Berg Church
18.5 km
Bjørnstadskipet
6.1 km
Øra naturreservat
20 km
Næs
16 kmReviews
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